Show Me a Story: 40 Craft Projects and Activities to Spark Children's Storytelling - Tapa blanda

"A must-have book for parents and teachers, this amazing book is full of creative ideas to develop a child's storytelling skills. From story stones to picture tales to story maps, your children's imagination will blossom as they enjoy the activities listed in this book. Regardless of their reading level, this book is a great tool for developing reading comprehension, sequence, characters, setting, plot, and so much more." --Parenting Magazine Group "Emily K. Neuburger's guide to inspiring storytelling in children welcomes readers as easily as a mother on a playground. ... the book makes storytelling simple ... Show Me a Story is a necessary book for parents, educators, and those who might be searching for new ways to spark the creativity of young people." --School Library Journal "Each craft project is presented in an easy-to-follow way, with colorful photographs of the adorable and fun-looking projects." --The Deseret News "What memories and people - especially families - are all about: stories (both true and imagined), told and retold within groups of people. This is an official rave." --NBCLatino.com "This book is truly a great resource" --San Francisco/Sacramento Book Review "Have you ever thought about combining craft projects and story telling? What an ingenious idea!" --MassMoms "Low on tech, high on terrific" --Scrapbooking & Beyond "Parents, teachers, and child-care providers will find plenty of inspiration in these projects, and children will enjoy using them in their creative pursuits." --Washington Family Magazine Honors winner in the Book category --Homeschool.com Best Picks winner in Dr. Toy's 2012 Best Children's Products Program --Cool Mom Picks Winner of a 2012 Family Choice Award "Public and school libraries will want this rich, innovative craft book in their collections." "Unique and beautiful ... this book can be the beginning of endless hours of creativity for both kids and the grown-ups who spend time with them."

Children love to make up stories, and group storytelling offers great fun as well as learning opportunities for families, classroom groups, and any gathering of friends. "Show Me a Story" is filled with creative craft projects and activities for jump-starting and fostering imaginative narratives for children of all ages. From visual prompts for younger children, such as story stones and a storytelling jar, to word grab bags and journaling exercises for older ones, this book includes everything needed to spark an infinite number of child-created stories.